UN Convention on Genocide Prevention significant for Armenian nationOctober 24, 2008 - 19:29 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Modern UN and problem of International Terrorism seminar was organized on the initiative of Lions Clubs International and Unity International Foundation in New Delhi on October 23, the RA MFA reports. Addressing the event, Armenia's Ambassador to India Ashot Kocharian stated that Armenia is engaged in activities of UN various structures. He also reminded that this year the UN marks the 60th anniversary of adoption of Convention on Genocide Prevention, the date significant for the Armenian nation, which survived the Genocide. "Armenia condemns terrorism and expresses solidarity with the international community in combating this evil. We are hopeful that UN will remain the key organization observing human values and resolving global problems," Ambassador Kocharian said. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". Partner news | Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |